Description
These Buffalo Chicken Crispy Tacos combine the fiery kick of buffalo sauce with the irresistible crunch of golden taco shells, balanced by creamy ranch and fresh toppings. A quick, fun, and flavor-packed recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a skillet over medium-high heat and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then toss in sauce.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in skillet, cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the Dish: Place tortillas on a baking sheet, sprinkle cheese, add chicken, and fold gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush tortillas with oil, bake 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate warm, crispy tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before folding to prevent cracking.
- Don’t overstuff tacos to avoid breaking shells.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Leftover buffalo chicken makes great quesadillas or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg